Street Musicians

William H. Johnson, Street Musicians, ca. 1939-1940, screenprint on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Douglas E. Younger, 1971.143
William H. Johnson, Street Musicians, ca. 1939-1940, screenprint on paper, 17 7⁄8 x 13 3⁄4 in. (45.5 x 35.0 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Douglas E. Younger, 1971.143

Artwork Details

Title
Street Musicians
Artist
Date
ca. 1939-1940
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
17 7⁄8 x 13 3⁄4 in. (45.5 x 35.0 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Douglas E. Younger
Mediums Description
screenprint on paper
Classifications
Subjects
  • Figure group — male
  • African American
  • Performing arts — music — fiddle
  • Performing arts — music — guitar
Object Number
1971.143
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1971.143

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William H. Johnson, For India and China, ca. 1944-1945, oil on paperboard, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the Harmon Foundation, 1967.59.662
For India and China
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Dateca. 1944-1945
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Sun Setting, Denmark
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Dateca. 1928-1930
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